Mobile And Wireless Backhaul Global Market Report 2024

Mobile and wireless backhaul refer to the infrastructure used for wireless communication devices to transmit data between the internet and subnetworks, commonly known as wireless backhaul. It involves connecting cell site air interfaces to wireline networks, which, in turn, are connected to data centers housing materials and applications for both human and machine mobile users. This process is specifically termed mobile backhaul (MBH).

The components of mobile and wireless backhaul include equipment and services. Mobile and wireless backhaul equipment encompasses wired, fiber-optic, and wireless components that collectively form the backhaul infrastructure. Network technologies involved in backhaul include 3G, 2G, 4G, and 5G. Applications for mobile and wireless backhaul span various sectors such as financial services, medical, retail, media, government, communication, public utilities, and other diverse applications.

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The mobile and wireless backhaul market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $25.09 billion in 2023 to $28.34 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the proliferation of mobile devices, the rise of 3G and 4G technologies, increased mobile data traffic, upgrades to backhaul networks, and the deployment of small cells.

The mobile and wireless backhaul market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.41 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the rollout of 5G networks, the expansion of mobile broadband services, the growing demand for low latency, integration with edge computing, and the deployment of high-capacity microwave links. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of fiber-based backhaul solutions, the implementation of network slicing for customized services, the transition to virtualized and software-defined backhaul, the utilization of millimeter-wave technology in 5G backhaul, and a heightened focus on energy efficiency in backhaul networks.

The prevailing trend in the mobile and wireless backhaul markets is the growth in the number of mobile subscribers. The increased adoption of smartphones and enhanced connectivity has led to a surge in global mobile internet users. This has resulted in improved global internet connectivity and a subsequent rise in mobile data traffic. The demand for network bandwidth has significantly increased as mobile data traffic continues to gain momentum. To meet this high-capacity demand and provide excellent services, mobile carriers are required to update their data transmission methods. As of 2022, the Ericsson Mobility Report by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson revealed a forecasted increase in unique mobile customers to 6.7 billion, up from 6.1 billion in 2021. Smartphone-related subscriptions are expected to reach 7.8 billion by 2027, constituting 87% of all mobile subscribers. Therefore, the surge in mobile subscriber count is a driving force behind the growth of the mobile and wireless backhaul markets.

The mobile and wireless backhaul market is anticipated to experience growth due to a shift toward remote work. Remote work, characterized by employees performing their job duties outside the traditional office setting, has become increasingly prevalent. Mobile and wireless backhaul plays a crucial role in facilitating seamless connectivity for remote work, ensuring efficient data transfer between remote employees and central networks, thereby supporting reliable and high-speed communications. A survey conducted by FlexJobs' Career Pulse in 2022, comprising 4,000 participants, indicated a strong preference for full-time remote work among 65% of respondents, with an additional 32% expressing a desire for a hybrid work arrangement. This high percentage, totaling 97%, underscores the widespread preference for remote work options, thereby driving the mobile and wireless backhaul market.

Leading companies in the mobile and wireless backhaul market are responding to industry needs by developing innovative solutions such as the 128TR antenna arrays. These solutions cater to various scenarios, including traffic hotspots, site wireless backhaul, and fixed wireless access. ZTE Corporation, a China-based technology company, launched a 128TR antenna array and other products in February 2023 to enhance capacity, offer mmWave solutions, and provide multi-band backhaul options, ultimately improving reliability and distance in the telecommunications industry.

The market is also witnessing the development of cutting-edge WiFi mesh systems, exemplified by the Motorola MH7020 Whole Home WiFi Mesh System. This system, incorporating WiFi backhaul technology, ensures a robust and reliable wireless connection. Minimum, a Denmark-based networking products maker under the Motorola brand, introduced this WiFi mesh system in India in September 2021. The product addresses the growing demand in India's broadband market, providing advanced features through the Motosync app, including parental controls and data tracking.

In March 2021, Cisco Systems, Inc., a US-based technology conglomerate, completed the acquisition of Acacia Communications, Inc., an optical networking strategy and technology company based in the US, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Cisco’s routing and optical networking portfolios.

Major companies operating in the in the mobile and wireless backhaul market report are ZTE Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Tellabs Broadband LLC, Broadcom Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Nokia Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Ceragon Networks Ltd., DragonWave-X Limited, Aviat Networks Inc., Intracom Telecom Holdings S. A., Siklu Communication Ltd., SIAE MICROELETTRONICA S. p. A., BridgeWave Communications Inc., Trango Systems Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Cambium Networks Corporation, NEC Corporation of America, SOLiD Technologies Inc., Cambridge Broadband Networks Group Limited, Blu Wireless Technology Ltd., Fastback Networks Inc., Quintron Systems Inc., Proxim Wireless Corporation, Avanti Communications Group plc, Vubiq Networks Inc., CCMI Inc.

North America was the largest region in the mobile and wireless backhaul market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mobile and wireless backhaul market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the mobile and wireless backhaul market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The mobile and wireless backhaul market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing integration and deployment and designing and consulting. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified)).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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